Season2

International Tatu Expo

Tattoo

Competition

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Tattoo Competition

Rules and Guidelines

  • Tatoo entry cost:
    • Best of Show : $15
    • ALL other categories : $10
  • Best of Show minimum size of 8.5” x 11” or 93 sq. Inches. Tattoos must start and finish at the show ONLY. Does ​not need to finish in one day.
  • Best of Day tattoos must start and finish on the same day at the show.
  • Fresh tattoos must be properly wiped. No blood or bodily fluids dripping. And MUST START AND FINISH AT ​THE EXPO.
  • Best portrait must only be human/person portraits. NO celebrity or well known figures as models for portrait. ​MUST provide reference picture upon registration and during judging.
  • Best cover up must be healed and must provide before picture.
  • Black and grey tattoos must consist of BLACK INK ONLY. ANY color added will make it fall into the colored ​tattoo category. White and grey ink will be accepted but may not be more than 10% of the tattoo. Any more ​than 10% will be considered as a colored tattoo.
  • Tattoo sizes (will be measured upon registration)
    • Small : 4x4 or smaller
    • Medium : 5x5 - 7x7
    • Large : 8x8 or larger
  • There is absolutely no refunds or exchanges for any of the categories. So please be aware of your scheduled ​time and be by the stage at that time for judging.
  • Tattoos may only start during the official Tatak International Tatu Expo Hours. No one is allowed to start ​tattoos before doors open or end past closing.
  • Registration for all categories will begin as soon as doors open.
  • Categories will go in order as they are listed below.
  • You may not enter a tattoo in more than TWO (2) categories.
  • Collaboration on tattoos is not allowed for the tattoo competition. Any collaboration is an immediate ​disqualification.

Tattoo Competition

schedule

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Small Black and Grey (Fresh)

Medium Black and Grey (Fresh)

Large Black and Grey (Fresh)

Small Color (Fresh)

Medium Color (Fresh)

Large Color (Fresh)

Best American Traditional

Best Neo-Traditional

Best Geometric

Best Portrait

Best Front/Chest piece Black and Grey

Best Front/Chest piece Color

Best of Day Black and Grey

Best of Day Color


Best Lettering

Best Backpiece Black and Grey

Best Backpiece Color

Best Tribal (Island Style)

Best Hand Tattoo (No Machine)

Best Japanese Tattoo

Best Dragon

Best of Day Black and Grey

Best of Day Color

Best of Show Black and Grey

Best of Show Color





Small Black and Grey (Healed)

Medium Black and Grey (Healed)

Large Black and Grey (Healed)

Small Color (Healed)

Medium Color (Healed)

Large Color (Healed)

Best Arm Sleeve Black and Grey

Best Arm Sleeve Color

Best Leg Sleeve Black and Grey

Best Leg Sleeve Color

Best Anime Tattoo

Most Unusual Tattoo

Best Bodysuit

Best of Day Black and Grey

Best of Day Color

Registration ends at 5pm

Judging starts at 6pm

Registration ends at 5pm

Judging starts at 6pm

Registration ends at 4:30pm

Judging starts at 5pm